Loads & Dynamics Engineering Manager
Boeing · Hazelwood, MO
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $143k–$193k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A management manufacturing role at Boeing (aerospace & defense) in Hazelwood, MO. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Base pay
- $143k–$193k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Missouri: typical posted base $118k–$158k. This one lists $143k–$193k.
Median of the low and high ends of 16 live postings that list pay, out of 42 manufacturing engineer openings in Missouri, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Missouri plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 41 other live manufacturing postings in Missouri.
- Base pay
- About 26% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $111k–$154k, from 14 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 52%
- New product launch 36%
- Tooling 33%
- Root cause 31%
- ✓ Team leadership 31%
- Six Sigma 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Boeing in Hazelwood
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Responsibilities
- ◆Leads, develops, and motivates employees performing engineering and technical activities in the area of Loads & Dynamics.
- ◆Develops and executes integrated plans, manages risks, and implements policies and procedures.
- ◆Leads employee development and engagement to support career growth, retention objectives, recognition and empowerment.
- ◆Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
- ◆Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
- ◆Develop and implement methods to avoid and resolve complex technical issues that require a high level of ingenuity and innovation.
To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.
Basic
(Required Skills and Experience)
- ✓Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent
qualifications
directly related to the work statement
- ✓Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”
- ✓5+ years of experience in Loads & Dynamics engineering
(Desired Skills and Experience)
- ✓3+ years of experience leading teams
- ✓Experience with loads and dynamics system requirement verification/validation and military qualification/airworthiness activities
- ✓Experience developing and administering budgets, schedules and performance standards
- ✓Experience with lab, ground and flight testing
- ✓Prior oversight of technical efforts of large or multi-skill teams
- ✓Mentoring or technical lead engineer experience
- ✓Excellent communication skills
Requirements
Not Applicable
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
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Loads & Dynamics Engineering Manager
Company
The Boeing Company
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking a Loads & Dynamics (L&D) First Level Manager to join our Air Dominance team in Hazelwood, MO.
This program is on the cutting edge of development supporting the Next Generation of fighter aircraft.
This position will require a leader familiar with air vehicle design and development, building block testing, and ground & flight testing. This position will report to the Airframe Integrity Team (AIT) Senior Manager on program.
Position
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
Conflict of Interest
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:
- •Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting Student Loan Match : The Boeing 401(k)
- •Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.
Pay & Benefits
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $142,800 - $193,200
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Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Export Control Requirement
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Safety Sensitive
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift
Shift 1 (United States of America)
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